On Thursday, July 2, 2020, Dolores "Tuttie" Hock Dill Kepner passed away peacefully at her home in Metairie, LA at the age of 89. She was born in Algiers Point on August 30, 1930 to the late Milton Joseph Hock and Osceola Casler Hock. Tuttie was a lifelong New Orleanian who made her mark on the city in a big way. She is survived by her five children, William Dill, III (Susan), Shawn Dill Klein (Lee), Colleen Dill Johnson (Joe), Mara Dill Breland (Keith) and Christopher Dill, Sr. (Jennifer). Loving Nana to 12 grandchildren, Jessica Ditch, Meghan Januszek, Jonathan Klein, Elizabeth Luria, Victoria Bagot, Christina Smith, Matthew Johnson, Andrew Breland, William Breland, Abigail Breland, Alexandra Breland, and Christopher Dill, Jr., and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her late husbands, William Dill, Jr. and Dr. Sewall Kepner. She was the sister of Milton Hock, Jr. (Katie), Dennis Hock, Sr. (Carol), Joycelyn Champagne (C.J.), Paulette Hock and the late Warren Hock and Raymond Hock (Exia). A Mardi Gras icon, Tuttie, along with family, founded the Krewe of Cleopatra, the first all-female Mardi Gras Krewe on the Westbank in 1972. She hailed as the Captain for 48 years. The consummate lady, Tuttie prided herself on a family-oriented club that started off with a few hundred women to now being a Super Krewe and stand out parade during the carnival season. To know Tuttie was to love her, a true Queen to so many who adored her. She set an incredible example for her entire family. Tuttie's faith in God was palpable, a devout Catholic who never missed Mass. She always placed everything in God's Hands. While she has left this Earth, her light will continue to shine. Her gentle touch and infectious smile touched many hearts during her lifetime. Tuttie truly embodied the motto of her Krewe, "Her Beauty Is Timeless... Her Age Is Now - Forever." The Family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Sid Bhansali, Dr. Randy Rossignol, Dr. Herbert Mayer, Suzanne and Gerald Arceneaux, Emma Plaisance, Michele Rotolo, Paul Leman and dear neighbor, Gaynell Porretto. The love and care given to her was truly appreciated. It will never be forgotten. There will be a private (invite-only) Mass and Memorial Service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, Thursday, July 9, 2020. In her honor, a celebration of her life will be announced at a later date, when all family and friends can safely gather. While flowers are welcome, the family asks for Masses to be said in her honor. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 5 to Jul. 9, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Kepner

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13 Entries

Tommy

August 15, 2020

To whom this may concern, I hope that you,might contact me with my Long lost friend.
Her name is Mary Beth Smith ????
Mother Ora May Smith
Grand mother (mamaw)

Cheryl Jeanfreau

July 10, 2020

Hock, Dill and Kepner Family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. But may her love live on in your memories and bring you peace. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Cheryl Causey Jeanfreau
Former Blaine Kern Artist Employee

Jean Manders Hunn

July 8, 2020

Ms Tutti was ever-welcoming with an infectious smile! A truly lovely woman that cared about others! My heartfelt sympathies are extended to her precious family! I love you all!!!

Brittany Schaefer

Sent Flowers

French Brownlee

July 7, 2020

Milton and families, I was saddened to learn of Tutti's passing. My condolences and prayers for all.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Alexandra Breland

July 6, 2020

I never imagined my life without Nana. Its silly to say, but I never thought shed leave us. I wanted her to be here forever. I know the city of New Orleans was blessed to know her, but I was more blessed to be her granddaughter. She was my naaa-na, not just Nana. She was an amazing grandmother to me; she was a sassy little thing with a personality larger than life. I am selfish, and I want her back more than anything in this world, but God needs her more than we do.

I have a lifetime of memories with Nana, but my favorite are the ones I got to share with her and Eleanora. Eleanora and Nana had a special bond that I will never forget. Eleanora thought Nana was fun-size like her. Nana would smile and chuckle at everything Eleanora did and said. I would always call them the two nuggets because they had such strong similarities. I will always remember her saying hello, my gawgeous baby every time she saw her or FaceTimed. She was Eleanoras biggest cheerleader, and mine as well.

Growing up I always wanted to be Queen Cleopatra. I didnt want it for the fancy costume, instead I wanted to be a gracious Queen and make Nana proud. She was so inspirational and humble. I was always in awe of how she took such pride in her Krewe. I wanted her to find me in the crowd, meet me down the aisle for my Grand March, and ride together in the convertible down to the parade route - God Blessed me because I have those memories

Nana loved God and put ALL of her trust in Him- she would tell me Al, the Lord provides or I believe in God, and this is Gods Will. She is now my Guardian Angel, and I know she will guide me through life. I will forever love Nana with everything inside of me. Ive had heartbreak, but this is a heartbreak like no other. You will never know how blessed and proud I am to call you my grandmother. I never wanted to disappoint you, and will continue to make you proud.

The tears wont stop pouring from my eyes. You hated to see my cry or hurting, right now you would tell me to offa it up in your precious accent. Please watch over us and give us strength. There will not be a day we wont miss your gentle touch and sweet smile. You were adored and so loved. We will always keep your spirit alive. You will forever be the Queen of our family and Mardi Gras- but most importantly my Nana. I love you...until we meet again Tuts

P.S. - I want to be like you Tuts, BEAUTIFUL until your last breath

- Alexandra and Eleanora

Francine Champagne

Planted Trees

Michelle Champagne

Planted Trees

Paige Champagne Loga

July 6, 2020

Love you beautiful Tuts. You left an indelible impression on this Earth. XOXO Ems

Emerson loga

Sent Flowers

Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Alexandra Breland

July 6, 2020

I never imagined my life without Nana. Its silly to say, but I never thought shed leave us. I wanted her to be here forever. I know the city of New Orleans was blessed to know her, but I was more blessed to be her granddaughter. She was MY Nana, not just Nana. She was an amazing grandmother to me; she was a sassy little thing with a personality larger than life. I am selfish, and I want her back more than anything in this world, but God needs her more than we do.

I have a lifetime of memories with Nana, but my favorite are the ones I got to share with her and Eleanora. Eleanora and Nana had a special bond that I will never forget. Eleanora thought Nana was fun-size like her. Nana would smile and chuckle at everything Eleanora did and said. I would always call them the two nuggets because they had such strong similarities. I will always remember her saying hello, my gawgeous baby every time she saw her or FaceTimed. She was Eleanoras biggest cheerleader, and mine as well.

Growing up I always wanted to be Queen Cleopatra. I didnt want it for the fancy costume, instead I wanted to be a gracious Queen and make Nana proud. She was so inspirational and humble. I was always in awe of how she took such pride in her Krewe. I wanted her to find me in the crowd, meet me down the aisle for my Grand March, and ride together in the convertible down to the parade route - God Blessed me because I have those memories

Nana loved God and put all of her trust in Him- she would tell me Al, the Lord provides or I believe in God, and this is Gods Will. She is now my Guardian Angel, and I know she will guide me through life. I will forever love Nana with everything inside of me. Ive had heartbreak, but this is a heartbreak like no other. You will never know how blessed and proud I am to call you my grandmother. I never wanted to disappoint you, and will continue to make you proud.

The tears wont stop pouring from my eyes. You hated to see my cry or hurting, right now you would tell me to offa it up in your precious accent. Please watch over us and give us strength. There will not be a day we wont miss your gentle touch and sweet smile. You were adored and so loved. We will always keep your spirit alive. You will forever be the Queen of our family and Mardi Gras- but most importantly my Nana. I love you...until we meet again Tuts

- Al

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